Hi Rob. I purchased and am using a nice little metal shed for my Hens. It's a nice shed, however, this recent 2024 Fall, when the rain began, I found the sand on the plywood floor of the shed was very, very wet. Your shed setup looks similar to mine. Several days ago, on a dry day I chalked around the outside of the shed where the base meets the plywood. It's drying slow... very slow in this humidity, but it's doing something, Smiling. I was getting ready to go and hang a tarp over the front door area so that the water would not drain inside the front sliding door track seam area and thought I'd check to see what other DIY folks are thinking. I searched You Tube and of course found your 2-year-old idea. I'm liking it! I'm going to drill some holes in the metal track of the door, but until I can go beyond what I have said, I'm going to have to hang a tarp over the front area to divert the rainwater until I can get the other great ideas on the shopping block. Thanks for the ideas and video!
@@lavernabouzspain Yes I drilled holes, put caulking in certain areas to channel the water. I think that’s in a different video. Anyway thanks for your comment and good luck with your improvements! 🍻
Terrific looking method. I bought a house w the same shed and the wood floor is completely rotted and fallen through. The shed has some rust but it’s not coming through to the inside so I’m gonna sand, paint then rebuild the floor. I’m gonna use your method. The window cap with the built in lip is genius! Thanks!
'... for the stupid shed ...' My thoughts exactly after spending 2 months constructing and tweaking mine! I went with a similar idea but used Visqueen instead (heavy plastic). Your solution looks to be more effective. Happy shedding Rob :)
Thanks a lot. I happen to have the same shed and thanks to you I searched window cap in homedepot and found the vinyl siding. Also learned how to raise shed. In my case not sure it's a good idea to interfere with their provided drainage holes for the doors as my shed is slightly inclined towards outside for that side and also less exposed.
Genius! I'm getting ready to put up a new tin shed and floor kit in the fall - after this brutal summer heat. I will certainly use this; thanks for your time posting this!
Great idea, do you have any ideas on water coming in underneath the door, seems as rain running down the door get channeled into the shed wetting the floor badly
Any videos on how to install windows in this cheap shed? Lol ivr fit the same kind and ive already put up some interior walls using old privacy fence boards, they look really nice. Im just wanting a window so i can have an air conditioner this summer do help please lol
I have been having a TERRIBLE time with water getting into my new shed! I really want to get my tools moved into it, but don't dare until I can be sure I have plugged all the leaks. I happened to have a gallon of Flex Seal that was supposed to be for another project that didn't get done so I painted the OSB that I used for the floor. I have also sprayed Flex Seal and caulked multiple seams/screws/bolts, possible gaps as I can think of. I will be drilling the holes in the door slot!
Is the flex seal working well? Got alot of water intrusion in our recently-built shed on a plywood base and would like to seal it up, especially around the base where most of the water seems to be getting in.
@@daniele.644 For an overall floor covering, no, it's wearing off. Probably would have been better to use a marine paint. Because my roof is leaking I'm not sure if I am getting any water from around the base or not. I have come to the conclusion that the metal shed kit was a big waste of money for my intended purpose.
I can not build one out of plywood and 2x4s, for the same price. These shed are not stupid. There just cheap metal. I'am sure i got to do some bracing, insulation, and lighting. Its going to become a well house with some storage!
Considering you made this video a year ago, did it "SOLVE" your problem for the heavy rain storm water from coming through the base of your sliding doors . Any help would be appreciated.....
@@robsgaragewoodworkin thanks again I clicked on your link and see that you were in Canada. So I went to Home Depot here in the US and all they had was aluminum. I went to Menards which is our other Lumberyard here in the states and they had the exact same company and the exact same product that you used! Hooray success!
If you have a Menards near you this is what you need. I know you posted this a while ago. ABTCO Window/Door Cap White (Piece) Model # VTWDC01|Store SKU # 1000114211
All the work, time, and money, and its still going to rot! Cause its wood! Sucking up any form of moisture > Plus insects attacking it > Why i'am pour a concert foundation. Sure it cost more! But worth it / Even Asphalt would be nice
@@426superbee4 pressure treated wood has a chemical that resist termites and carpenter ants and if we happened to get those we just take care of those as well. Nothing lasts forever as you well know
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Hi Rob. I purchased and am using a nice little metal shed for my Hens. It's a nice shed, however, this recent 2024 Fall, when the rain began, I found the sand on the plywood floor of the shed was very, very wet. Your shed setup looks similar to mine. Several days ago, on a dry day I chalked around the outside of the shed where the base meets the plywood. It's drying slow... very slow in this humidity, but it's doing something, Smiling. I was getting ready to go and hang a tarp over the front door area so that the water would not drain inside the front sliding door track seam area and thought I'd check to see what other DIY folks are thinking. I searched You Tube and of course found your 2-year-old idea. I'm liking it! I'm going to drill some holes in the metal track of the door, but until I can go beyond what I have said, I'm going to have to hang a tarp over the front area to divert the rainwater until I can get the other great ideas on the shopping block. Thanks for the ideas and video!
@@lavernabouzspain Yes I drilled holes, put caulking in certain areas to channel the water. I think that’s in a different video. Anyway thanks for your comment and good luck with your improvements!
🍻
Brilliant. Perfect answers. Glad I watched this before I finished the shed.
Terrific looking method. I bought a house w the same shed and the wood floor is completely rotted and fallen through. The shed has some rust but it’s not coming through to the inside so I’m gonna sand, paint then rebuild the floor. I’m gonna use your method. The window cap with the built in lip is genius! Thanks!
Good luck with your rebuild! Thanks for your comment!
Cheers!
Rob
'... for the stupid shed ...' My thoughts exactly after spending 2 months constructing and tweaking mine! I went with a similar idea but used Visqueen instead (heavy plastic). Your solution looks to be more effective. Happy shedding Rob :)
I just tore the exact same shed down yesterday to move it to my house. It was a nightmare to take down. I imagine it’ll be even worse going up
Hell i like the upgrade to the roof might have to do mine
@@newwavepressure6478 Glad you like it. Here’s the video on how I did it.
ruclips.net/video/W3eDAS2RSIE/видео.htmlsi=1Q3P34qQqRXrq3OS
This is the tip I have been looking for. Hopefully I will have a nice dry shed once I follow your video.
Nice waterproofing tip for the base.
Thanks a lot. I happen to have the same shed and thanks to you I searched window cap in homedepot and found the vinyl siding. Also learned how to raise shed. In my case not sure it's a good idea to interfere with their provided drainage holes for the doors as my shed is slightly inclined towards outside for that side and also less exposed.
Thanks for this solution. Can you do a video about how your shed roof supports? Thanks!
Genius! I'm getting ready to put up a new tin shed and floor kit in the fall - after this brutal summer heat. I will certainly use this; thanks for your time posting this!
You're welcome! Good Luck with your build!
Great idea, do you have any ideas on water coming in underneath the door, seems as rain running down the door get channeled into the shed wetting the floor badly
@@upsidedown1986 I modified it in this video.
ruclips.net/video/cNGlJxDHkrQ/видео.htmlsi=o-b2-eWKWZHwVQdn
You are a genius Man
Very good idea
Like it
Keep up
Clever ideas especially the plastic profile 👏👏 but would silicone sealant be better than acrylic sealant 🤔
@@colinbaldwin9702 use what you have or what you want.
Any videos on how to install windows in this cheap shed? Lol ivr fit the same kind and ive already put up some interior walls using old privacy fence boards, they look really nice. Im just wanting a window so i can have an air conditioner this summer do help please lol
I have been having a TERRIBLE time with water getting into my new shed! I really want to get my tools moved into it, but don't dare until I can be sure I have plugged all the leaks. I happened to have a gallon of Flex Seal that was supposed to be for another project that didn't get done so I painted the OSB that I used for the floor. I have also sprayed Flex Seal and caulked multiple seams/screws/bolts, possible gaps as I can think of. I will be drilling the holes in the door slot!
Is the flex seal working well? Got alot of water intrusion in our recently-built shed on a plywood base and would like to seal it up, especially around the base where most of the water seems to be getting in.
@@daniele.644 For an overall floor covering, no, it's wearing off. Probably would have been better to use a marine paint. Because my roof is leaking I'm not sure if I am getting any water from around the base or not. I have come to the conclusion that the metal shed kit was a big waste of money for my intended purpose.
What an intelligent solution. Nice
I can not build one out of plywood and 2x4s, for the same price. These shed are not stupid. There just cheap metal. I'am sure i got to do some bracing, insulation, and lighting. Its going to become a well house with some storage!
Thanks for sharing. Exactly what I was looking for!
What store did you get he white trim from? I’m having a hard time locating it. Thanks for the advice.
www.homedepot.ca/product/abtco-window-door-cap-white-piece-/1000114211
Did you have to unscrew all the screws around your floor frame in order to raise or lift it?
Yes.
@@robsgaragewoodworkin Thank you...
Considering you made this video a year ago, did it "SOLVE" your problem for the heavy rain storm water from coming through the base of your sliding doors . Any help would be appreciated.....
Yes it did!
Curious has it been working for you? Can you get the window and door cap in different sizes?
Works well. I added some spray foam in the frame at the corners so no water gets in there. I only found that door cap in one size.
Thank you for the reply@@robsgaragewoodworkin
@@robsgaragewoodworkin thanks again I clicked on your link and see that you were in Canada. So I went to Home Depot here in the US and all they had was aluminum. I went to Menards which is our other Lumberyard here in the states and they had the exact same company and the exact same product that you used! Hooray success!
Great vid, searched all over. Can’t find vinyl door cap. Do you know the part number?
If you have a Menards near you this is what you need. I know you posted this a while ago. ABTCO Window/Door Cap White (Piece)
Model # VTWDC01|Store SKU # 1000114211
what type of floor is that?
@@Bit_lit 2x4 frame with OSB top.
I can't find this vinyl either!
Here is the link
www.homedepot.ca/product/abtco-window-door-cap-white-piece-/1000114211
shed damn....build a mini house our them today everyone's in the micro homes lol 😂🇨🇦🍀
All the work, time, and money, and its still going to rot! Cause its wood! Sucking up any form of moisture > Plus insects attacking it > Why i'am pour a concert foundation. Sure it cost more! But worth it / Even Asphalt would be nice
Pressure treated lumber.
@@Soulcommander Good luck with that. Termites and Carpenter ants don't care
@@426superbee4 pressure treated wood has a chemical that resist termites and carpenter ants and if we happened to get those we just take care of those as well. Nothing lasts forever as you well know